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The Weatherfield favourite - played by Chris Gascoyne - left in 2014 and returned briefly last year for Deidre Barlow's funeral.

But now, producer Kate Oates wants him back in Weatherfield permanently.

Speaking at a Coronation Street press conference this afternoon, the ITV boss revealed plans to reunite the Barlows, confirming that Peter will be joined by nephew Adam and half-brother Daniel too.

The Weatherfield favourite - played by Chris Gascoyne - left in 2014 and returned briefly last year (Image: ITV)

"One of the things I am most excited about and something I consider a real privilege is that I am lucky enough to work on the longest-running soap," she said. "One of the longest-running families on that soap is the Barlows and why would you not want to strengthen that family?

"I love the idea of Ken as the head of the family which has Tracy, Simon and Amy. I am excited to bring Peter back to the show. I am delighted to meet Daniel Osborne, who is his child with Denise and I am excited to bring back Adam, who is Mike Baldwin's son and Ken's grandson.

Corrie boss Kate Oates wants to see Ken Barlow as head of the family once again

"I think that strong family dynasty - the first family on the soap, as it were - here, big, strong and sending ripples through the street, is really exciting and I am really looking forward to seeing that."

One person who will be surprised to see Peter back in town is Leanne Battersby, as he is the father to her abusive son Simon.

Leanne Battersby is mother to Peter's son Simon (Image: ITV)

In tonight's episode of Corrie, the pretty blonde Jane Danson will reveal who is the dad to her unborn child - Simon's half brother or sister.

Currently, Steve McDondald, Nick Tilsley, Robert Preston and Zeedan Nazir are all in the frame, but what with Peter's impending return, could he also be a possible contender?